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Stock Market LIVE: Benchmarks off-highs, Sensex up 190 pts, Nifty near 25,700; IT index zooms 3%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, January 16, 2026: Among the sectoral indices, Nifty IT was outperforming other sectors and was trading higher by over 3 per cent

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Groww stock price soars 9% on huge volumes; analysts expect more upside

Groww share price rose on strong volume on Friday: Till 01:08 PM; a combined 167.63 million equity shares changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

From coughs to care: What we get wrong about pneumonia in children

When pneumonia is dismissed as "just a bad cold" or assumed that "antibiotics will fix it", crucial time can be lost. A pulmonologist explains what parents need to know

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

Last day! Amagi Media IPO closes today; subscription rises 4x, GMP 7%

Amagi Media's unlisted shares were trading at ₹388, reflecting a grey market premium of ₹27 or 7.5 per cent above the upper end price

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Shadowfax Tech IPO opens Jan 20: 5 key strengths investors must know

Shadowfax Technologies comprises a fresh issue of 80.6 shares worth up to ₹1,000 crore, and an OFS of 73.2 million shares worth up to ₹907.27 crore

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

AM Green's $10 bn Kakinada green ammonia export hub nears key milestone

Complex will begin first major equipment erection on Saturday, with exports planned for Germany, Japan and Singapore and phase one due by March 2027

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

ICICI Pru Life vs HDFC Life: Charts show which stock may can soar up to 14%

Kunal Shah technical analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan believes that ICICI Prudential Life stock is favourably placed on charts compared to HDFC Life. Here's why he explains.

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

ICICI Bank Q3 results preview: Check profit, NIM, loan growth expectations

ICICI Bank Q3FY26 results preview: Brokerages expect moderate profit growth, stable loan growth, margin pressure and higher provisions

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Australia puts India in highest-risk visa list: Are students unwelcome now?

Australia has re-rated India under its student visa framework, increasing scrutiny but not shutting doors for genuine applicants

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

HDFC AMC, ICICI AMC, Nippon Life India rally up to 6%; here's why

Analysts have been positive on AMC space, considering the levers of stable systematic investments and a better yield outlook now led by the passage of recent regulations on total expense ratio (TER).

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Want to catch up on sleep over the weekend? Science says it may not work

Extra weekend sleep can ease fatigue and briefly sharpen alertness, but it cannot reverse deeper health effects of chronic sleep deprivation or fix long-term sleep debt, says a doctor

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

L&T Technology Services slips 5% post Q3; most brokerages slash target

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹302.6 crore in Q3FY26, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop, from ₹322.4 crore

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 10:03 AM IST

Infosys up 5% as strong deal wins, guidance hike keep analysts optimistic

Infosys company reported a 2.2 per cent decline in net profit to about ₹6,654 crore in Q3FY26, from ₹6,806 crore a year ago

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 9:44 AM IST

HDFC Bank Q3 results preview: Profit may post muted growth; NIMs stable

HDFC Bank Q3FY26 results preview: Analysts see gradual earnings recovery with stable margins, improving loan growth and pressure on deposits. Check brokerage estimates

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

'Don't play games' with Trump: US warns Cuba's leaders after Venezuela raid

The Special Forces raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas earlier this month should make Havana take US threats seriously, Jeremy Lewin, a State Department official said

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, 2 others: How to trade IT stocks post Q3 results?

Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza decodes trading strategies in IT stocks - Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, L&T Technology Services and Tata Elxsi post Q3 earnings. Here's what expert says.

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

Trump to keep Machado's Nobel peace prize, laureate title to stay with her

US President Donald Trump will keep the Nobel Peace Prize offered by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, while the Nobel Committee says the laureate title cannot be transferred

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 16: RIL, Infosys, ICICI Pru AMC, Jio Financial

Stocks to watch on January 16, 2026: Stocks like Infosys, ICICI Prudential AMC, Biocon, Angel One and HDB Financial Services will remain in focus today

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Religare recommends 3 stocks to buy today; suggests Nifty trading strategy

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying Axis Bank, HCL Tech, and Tata Steel shares today

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 6:39 AM IST

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'

An MNC presentation weighs India's position while pointing out that the world is 'now dependent' on Chinese supply chain

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Datanomics: Indian Army's capital expenditure share stuck at 18.54%

Even as it faces active terror threats, the Indian Army's share of defence capital spending has fallen sharply, lagging behind the Air Force and Navy

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

DGCA shares airline-wise data with CCI for IndiGo's investigation

Data regarding routes exclusively operated by Indigo between September and December 2025 is also being shared by the DGCA with the Commission

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: The next five reforms India needs to boost growth

They can help ensure that India remains on a high-growth trajectory over the next two decades

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Ringing in a new era in the Union Budget season of records and firsts

As FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth straight Budget, the finance ministry marks a new era-shifting the historic exercise from North Block to the modern Kartavya Bhawan

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Elon Musk's X blocks Grok from creating explicit images after complaints

The Elon Musk-owned platform said the restriction will apply to all users, including paid subscribers, following action sought by the IT ministry over misuse of AI-generated images

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:44 PM IST

Supreme Court rejects Tiger Global's tax plea in Flipkart stake sale case

The apex court said tax authorities had correctly rejected Tiger Global's application seeking exemption from capital gains tax arising from the transaction

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Is your pet your therapy? Doctors explain how dogs and cats change stress

Pet ownership can bring comfort and calm through routine and companionship, though experts stress that emotional benefits differ widely and can sometimes come with added strain

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

What happens when you drink tea with your daily meals? Doctor explains

Tea is a daily ritual for many Indians, but doctors say having it with meals may interfere with nutrient absorption and digestion. Here's what to do without giving up your tea

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Infosys stock to open higher on Friday? ADR jumps 10%; FY26 guidance raised

Infosys ADRs surged 10.2 per cent in New York on Wednesday after the company raised its revenue growth guidance for FY26 to 3-3.5 per cent from 2-3 per cent earlier

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

OPT to H-1B route gets tougher: Why US is rechecking student work status

From RFEs to Form I-983 checks, OPT compliance now plays a bigger role in protecting F-1 status and future H-1B filings

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

SC refuses producer's plea on Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' censor clearance

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed by the producer of Vijay-starrer Tamil film "Jana Nayagan", challenging an interim order of the Madras High Court that stayed a single-judge direction to grant censor board clearance to the movie. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, which questioned the pace at which the case was dealt in the Madras High Court, asked the film producers to approach the division bench of the high court for relief. The top court also asked the Madras High Court to decide the plea on January 20 after senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the producers, said a film is a perishable item, and it would cause "serious injury" if the matter is delayed. On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to immediately grant a censor certificate to "Jana Nayagan", leaving the fate of actor-turned-politician Vijay's film, which has drawn attenti

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Train fare calculation a 'trade secret' under RTI law, Railways tells CIC

Indian Railways told the CIC that its method for fixing passenger train fares is a trade secret and cannot be shared under RTI; the Commission accepted the reply and dismissed the appeal

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Trump says he doesn't plan to remove Fed Chair Powell despite investigation

The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell over cost overruns linked to a $2.5 bn project to renovate two historic buildings at the Federal Reserve's headquarters

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

US races to sell Venezuelan oil, transforming ties with former foe

US officials brokered the sale of hundreds of millions dollars worth of Venezuelan oil to stabilize the country's economy after capturing its president

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

RIL Q3FY26 results preview: O2C, Jio seen driving earnings growth

RIL Q3FY26 results preview: Brokerages expect ~10 per cent Y-o-Y Ebitda growth led by O2C and Jio, partly offset by Retail. Check earnings estimates, segment-wise outlook and key monitorables

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

How Greenland influences climate, geopolitics in a rapidly warming world

The fate of the world's largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice-that has consequences

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Millionaires on move: How global wealth is choosing where to live in 2026

Leading destinations for net millionaire inflows-including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, the United States, Singapore and Australia-are attracting capital and talent

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Trump claims killings in Iran are stopping, executions not planned

Donald Trump claimed he has been assured that Iran will halt killings and not execute protesters, warning of 'very strong action' if hangings resume

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:15 AM IST

Indian stock market holiday: Why BSE and NSE are closed today, January 15?

Stock market closed today: BSE & NSE are shut for Maharashtra Municipal Elections on Jan 15. Check MCX evening session times and global market cues here.

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

Bajaj Auto plans to take Chetak EV scooters to over 100 countries

Bajaj Auto is planning a phased expansion of its Chetak electric scooter to over 100 countries, focusing on localisation and its global distributor network rather than an aggressive rollout

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 12:12 AM IST

Indian Railways awards €62 million loco maintenance contract to Alstom

French rolling stock maker Alstom has secured a €62 million Indian Railways contract to maintain WAG-12B electric locomotives at the Sabarmati depot till 2031

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

US pauses immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries

The freeze will remain active until the US can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Datanomics: US imposes 25% tariff, worsening Iran's economic stress

As the US slaps fresh tariffs on Iran's trading partners, India faces little fallout - but the move underscores Tehran's deepening economic stress under decades of sanctions

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

NEET PG cut-off slashed to zero percentile to fill over 18,000 vacant seats

With more than 18,000 postgraduate medical seats vacant after round two of counselling, the health ministry has lowered NEET-PG cut-offs, drawing sharp criticism from doctors' bodies

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

India's 10-minute delivery obsession meets its first reality check

India's fascination with instant delivery is not unique. It took root during the pandemic, when lockdowns made rapid doorstep access to essentials a necessity

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

India Inc is flush with cash, but private investment is still missing

With private investment slow to revive, the burden of sustaining economic momentum has fallen disproportionately on the government

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

Why a weaker rupee is riskier than it appears for Indian borrowers

The rupee's depreciation is often seen as an opportunity - but this narrative overlooks its impact on borrowers of foreign-currency debt

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

2025 was a reckoning for 'experts' who claim to forecast the future

There's no shortage of forecasts for 2026, but 2025 shows why we should treat them with scepticism

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Coca-Cola reshuffle puts India head under new global CEO Henrique Braun

The Coca-Cola Company has announced leadership changes effective March 31, 2026, creating new market groupings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun, including expanded oversight for India

Updated On: 14 Jan 2026 | 9:35 PM IST